Based on Richard Gardner’s 1963 novel of the same name, which is an Americanized version of Miguel de Cervantes’s classic Spanish novel Don Quixote, Disney’s Scandalous John was theatrically released on June 22, 1971. The live action comedy-drama is 113 minutes in length. Plot Summary In 1970 New Mexico, a confused old man named John…
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The Mouse For Less is Looking for Bloggers
We are looking for a limited number of bloggers to join our for The Mouse For Less Blog family! We are looking to grow the Mouse For Less Blog, so we are looking for those who would like to volunteer to write. Our goal is to gain new bloggers who are passionate about Walt…
5 Mistakes You Want to Avoid
Ever leave a Walt Disney World vacation feeling more stressed and tired than you did when you arrived? Planning a trip to Walt Disney World and not sure where to start? Here are five mistakes you want to avoid when planning your trip or while on your trip as well as tips on how…
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins: A Top-Notch DVC Property
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently stayed at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Here is her report. Over the years, Disney has opened very fine resorts and added luxurious properties to its DVC portfolio. Many offer amenities and views that are unparalleled, such as the…
A Special Treat for Star Wars Fans: Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party
I have become a Star Wars fan late in life largely due to living with a group of Star Wars enthusiasts – even my 3 year old has joined the force and fallen in love with Chewbacca and BB-8. On every Walt Disney World vacation though we plan to try something new that we’ve never…
Ten Theme Park Commandments
Whether you’re just driving an hour down the road to visit your local amusement park or making a weeklong excursion to Walt Disney World, some rules always apply. Every family has a different idea of “enjoyment” on a vacation or fun outing, but these ten theme park commandments will definitely help you get the most…
Movie Review: The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
A live action musical comedy-drama based on Laura Bower Van Nuys’s 1961 memoir The Family Band: From the Missouri to the Black Hills, 1881-1900, Disney’s The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band was theatrically released on March 21, 1968. The film is 110 minutes in length. Plot Summary In a small midwestern town in…
Movie Review: The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
A live action comedy-western and sequel to The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975), Disney’s The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again was theatrically released on June 27, 1979. The film is eighty-eight minutes in length. Plot Summary At the end of The Apple Dumpling Gang, that film’s two inept bandits, Theodore (Don Knotts) and Amos (Tim Conway),…
The Hoop Dee Doo Revue-Fun for the Whole Family
There are so many great dinner options within the Walt Disney World Resort, but if you are looking for something truly unique, check out The Hoop Dee Doo Revue. The Hoop Dee Doo Revue is a musical dinner show that is perfect for guests of any age! Getting to Pioneer Hall, which houses the Hoop…
Top Spots for an Unexpected Proposal
You’ve all seen the magical proposals in front of Cinderella Castle or at the finish line of a RunDisney race; who wouldn’t want to get engaged at the most magical place on earth? If you’re thinking about proposing to a Disney fan who would love a Disney engagement, I’ve got some great ideas for unexpected…
How We Made our FastPass+ Choices
Think planning a three person trip to Walt Disney World is complicated? Try NINE. If you’ve been reading my posts, you’ll know that my family is planning a nine person, seven day family reunion at Walt Disney World. Although my family has been going to this Most Magical Place on Earth since 1976, things have changed a…
Movie Review: The Apple Dumpling Gang
Based on Jack Bickham’s 1971 novel of the same name, Disney’s The Apple Dumpling Gang was theatrically released on July 1, 1975. The live action comedy-western is one-hundred minutes in length. A sequel to The Apple Dumpling Gang, The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, was theatrically released on June 27, 1979. Plot Summary In 1879…